An intriguing middleweight scrap between wrestling standout Mark Munoz (12-2) and undefeated prospect Chris Weidman (8-0) takes center stage at UFC on FUEL TV 4.
The headlining matchup was revealed on Tuesday's new edition of FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight."
The Wednesday night event is also expected to feature a light heavyweight bout between James Te Huna and Brandon Vera, though that bout has yet to be officially announced.
Munoz returns after being forced to bow out of a key contest with Chael Sonnen at January's UFC on FOX 2 event. Munoz was replaced by Michael Bisping, who would go on to lose a decision to Sonnen, who will now challenge Anderson Silva for the middleweight title in July. Munoz is also considered one of the top contenders in the division after racking up a four-fight win streak and boasting a 7-1 mark in his past eight fights.
Meanwhile, it was Munoz's bad luck that allowed Weidman to step into the UFC on FOX 2 card on short notice, taking Bisping's slot against Demian Maia. While the fight proved a sloppy affair, Weidman grinded out a decision win to remain undefeated in his eight-bout career and earn his fourth UFC win in less than 11 months.
The contest takes place July 11, though a location for the event has yet to be revealed.
Source: http://mmadiehards.com/live/news/mark-munoz-vs-chris-weidman-headlines-ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-on-july-11/
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